Back to the Future
Back to the Future

Movie spotlight

Back to the Future

1985
Movie
116 min
English

Eighties teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, inadvertently disrupting his parents' first meeting and attracting his mother's romantic interest. Marty must repair the damage to history by rekindling his parents' romance and - with the help of his eccentric inventor friend Doc Brown - return to 1985.

Insights

IMDb8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic87/100
Google Users96%
Director: Robert ZemeckisGenres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy

Plot Summary

Marty McFly, a teenager, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his eccentric scientist friend, Doc Brown. Once in 1955, Marty inadvertently interferes with his parents' first meeting, jeopardizing his own existence. He must then find a way to make his parents fall in love and return to his own time.

Critical Reception

Back to the Future was a critical and commercial triumph, widely praised for its innovative storytelling, humor, and performances. It remains a beloved classic, celebrated for its clever blend of science fiction, comedy, and adventure.

What Reviewers Say

  • A perfectly crafted blend of sci-fi, adventure, and comedy with enduring appeal.

  • Michael J. Fox delivers a star-making performance as the relatable Marty McFly.

  • Christopher Lloyd is unforgettable as the wild-eyed inventor, Doc Brown.

Google audience: Audiences adore Back to the Future for its imaginative premise, thrilling adventure, and laugh-out-loud humor. Many praise its rewatchability and timeless entertainment value, making it a favorite across generations.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song ('The Power of Love'), won a Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film, and received a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.

Fun Fact

The iconic DeLorean time machine was originally conceived as a refrigerator to allow Marty to escape nuclear testing by hiding inside it. The script was later rewritten to use the car.

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TMDB Reviews

7 reviews
hamfaceman

hamfaceman

The first time I saw this movie I was 6 or 7 years old and my friend had it on VHS and since then I can't count the number of times I have seen it. Such a fun time travel adventure movie.

Rob

Rob

A quintasential '80s movie. A time-jumping rollercoaster ride everyone will enjoy getting on board.

Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Everyone who's ever seen this movie loves it. We all wish we could go back in time. I know I do.

JPV852

JPV852

Not sure how many times I've seen this (first time was on VHS ~1986 or 87 I think) but still an incredibly fun sci-fi comedy with Fox and Lloyd working perfectly off one another. Holds up so well each and every time I re-visit. **4.5/5**

The Peruvian Post

The Peruvian Pos...

"Robert Zemeckis remains the beating heart of modern science-fiction films" The first time I have ever redacted a critic was down in 2015, since then, I learned how impressive productions could change lives and start movements throughout...

John Chard

John Chard

Earth Angel And The Nuclear DeLorean. It's 1984 and director Robert Zemeckis, fresh from the success of Romancing The Stone, is trying to film Back To the Future - a film about a young teenager called Marty McFly who is accidentally sent...

Ian Beale

Ian Beale

**Entertaining** A man goes back in time to save his mother - or something like that anyway - I was too entertained to fully grasp what was going on. Seriously, this film moves so fast that you will find yourself having to try your hard...